How much does it cost to hire Steven for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Steven offer a free consultation?

Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in Florida typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Winter Park?

Steven is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Steven accepting new class action clients right now?

Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Steven R. "Steve" Maher, Class Action Attorney in Winter Park, Florida

focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Winter Park, FL

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Steven R. "Steve" Maher is an attorney based in Winter Park, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Based in: Winter Park, FLORIDA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Winter Park, FLORIDA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando) (2024).

Areas of practice

Steven's practice areas in Winter Park

Steven concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Winter Park, Florida

Steven takes class action matters in Winter Park, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Winter Park, Florida

Steven takes medical malpractice matters in Winter Park, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Winter Park, Florida

Steven takes personal injury matters in Winter Park, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Winter Park, Florida

Steven takes product liability matters in Winter Park, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Steven R. "Steve" Maher, class action attorney serving Winter Park

Steven R. "Steve" Maher is an attorney based in Winter Park, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Steven works from Winter Park, Florida and takes on class action matters across the region.

Steve Maher received his law degree from the University of Southern California. For more than 30 years, he has handled thousands of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and medical devices, patent infringement, automobile negligence, antitrust, and class action lawsuits, helping countless individuals achieve justice after being wronged.

Attorney Maher's commitment to success is evident in everything he does. In recognition of his outstanding advocacy and countless achievements inside and outside of the courtroom, he was named the 2017 Plaintiff Personal Injury "Lawyer of the Year" for the Orlando area by the publication "Best Lawyers in America." He has been named to the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" each year from 2007 to 2017 by The National Trial Lawyers Association, and was named to the 2017 "Legal Elite" by "Florida Trend Magazine." He has also earned an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell ®, the highest rating possible, and is included in the 2016 edition of Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions. Attorney Maher has been featured in Florida Super Lawyers ® Magazine every year since 2007 and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, both invitation-only groups of trial lawyers in which members must have extensive trial experience.

Law & Politics has recognized Attorney Maher as among the top five percent of lawyers in Florida and has earned a perfect 10.0 Superb score on Avvo.com. Other accolades include the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers' Eagle Talon Award as well as the Florida Lawyers Action Group's 2001 FLAG Award.

Attorney Maher has successfully secured a significant number of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, leading to his certification as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. One notable example was a case that produced a $25 million jury verdict, on which Attorney Maher was named as lead counsel. This case was listed in the "Top 100 Verdicts of 2006" by VerdictSearch. He was also the lead trial lawyer in a case that returned one of the largest medical malpractice jury verdicts in the state of Florida ($10 million in the wrongful death of a child.) He obtained another $6 million verdict from a jury in Philadelphia, the largest verdict against a nursing home in Pennsylvania, in a serious case of elder abuse and neglect that resulted in the formation of a large, infected bedsore.

In addition, Attorney Maher is heavily involved in dangerous and defective drug cases. He was appointed by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to serve on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee of the Multidistrict Litigation involving the birth-control drugs Yaz and Yasmin. He has also been appointed by the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee of the Multidistrict Litigation involving the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin.

Attorney Maher handles class action and antitrust litigation as well. In 2007, he was appointed by the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to a three-year term on that Court's Local Rules Advisory Committee. He was also appointed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania as Co-Lead Counsel on behalf of the indirect purchaser for resale class in a price-fixing antitrust class action against the chocolate industry. He was also appointed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in a medical data breach class action.

Attorney Maher maintains a national practice and is licensed to practice law in the following states: Florida, California, Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and New Jersey. He has lectured extensively throughout the country on trial advocacy and personal injury law and is heavily involved in a number of organizations aimed at protecting our constitution's right to trial by jury.

Court Admissions:

California
Florida
Arizona
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

How Steven handles class action matters

Who Steven represents

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Winter Park and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Steven studied and practices

University of Southern California
J.D. · 1991

Steven studied at J.D. in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed J.D. in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Steven's legal honors and published work

Steven has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Orlando) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Steven R. "Steve" Maher's office in Winter Park

Steven's primary office is at 398 West Morse Boulevard, Suite 200, Winter Park, Florida, 32790-2209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

398 West Morse Boulevard, Suite 200

Winter Park, Florida 32790-2209

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven R. "Steve" Maher — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Winter Park, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven

Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Steven R. "Steve" Maher

How much does it cost to hire Steven for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Florida typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Winter Park?
Steven is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new class action clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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